CAHIR NOTES Wednesday 6th June FELTING WORKSHOP Emma is giving a Felting Workshop at her home on 23rd and 24th June.  She lives in Rooska and can be contacted on 052 42875. Emma has asked me to thank all those who supported her recent Exhibition – especially those who bought pieces!  She has made a donation to Bothar for trees on their behalf.  What a great idea. CAHIR LADIES’ CLUB The next meeting of the Club is next Monday, 11th June at the usual time of 9pm.  Those who did Art are asked to take along their work to show all the ladies, please.  Members are going out for a Chinese meal to the Weng Garden on the Clonmel Road on Friday 22nd June.  The tables have been booked for 8 o’clock.  (I had a meal there on Monday night and thoroughly enjoyed it – they keep up their standard of cooking very well). HEALTHY EATING Helen O’Grady of Fruits & Roots, on the Tipperary Road, could not give her planned talk on healthy and enjoyable eating to the boys of the National School last week, as she was in hospital.  However, fruit was still delivered to the school and distributed to the lads, which was very nice indeed.  By the way, Fruits & Roots has lovely new potatoes in store. I would like to join with Brendan Horan, the Head Teacher, and all the staff and pupils in sending our best wishes to Helen, hoping she will soon be fit and well again.  (And my apologies to Brendan for giving him a sex change a couple of weeks ago, when his named appeared as “Brenda”). WHAT’S ON AT DUNESKE Tag League has been put off for another week, as there is a huge demand for more teams to be allowed to get involved.  A fantastic time is promised with the social activities that will finish off each session, every week.  The prizes are brilliant and it’s something that everyone can enjoy.  This is your very last chance to join. The Teddy Bears’ Picnic times have been changed, now running from 12 – 1pm in Duneske for ages 3-6 years.  It is quite the social scene for the active child, with stories, arts & crafts, games and a rather nice tea party to finish off. €4 per child and don’t forget Teddy. The Festival Weekend, 7th and 8th July, should go into your diary now. It promises something for everyone. Summer Camp dates are also available now from Duneske. Contact Amanda or Mark for more details. Tennis Squad for Kids is now starting so put down your names a.s.a.p.  Kids from 5 to 7 years and 8 to 13 are welcome to join up so contact Mary now. The Tennis Ladder for Adults is now setting up and names of all those interested are needed. They will also be running a League throughout the summer for those of you who wish to add a little competition to your game. Tennis Membership is now available in Duneske for the summer.  There are individual 3-month prices for adults, kids and students and there is even a brilliant family package to allow you to play all summer without hassle. is now available in Duneske for the summer.  There are individual 3-month prices for adults, kids and students and there is even a brilliant family package to allow you to play all summer without hassle. Boxing dates and times have been changed by request, to suit more eager young boxers. It will now run every Thursday from 6 to 7pm, with coach extraordinaire Martin Fennessey.  Those who want to be involved must leave their names at Reception, as places are very, very limited. Summer Body Boot Camp is starting next Monday night – the perfect way to blast your body into shape for the summer. It will run from 7 to 7:45pm every week, so get signed up now. For details on all the above, contact Duneske on 052 45517. FUNDAY SUNDAY IN THE INCH There will be a community Fun Day on Sunday 29th July in the Castle Inch.  As usual, there will be a Fun Dog Show and if there are any community groups that would like to raise funds either for themselves or for a charity, they would be very welcome to take part.  Please give me a ring and I will coordinate efforts, so that no two groups end up doing the same thing. Of course, I hope there will be ponies and or/a horse-drawn carriage to provide rides. Can anyone offer a donkey or two for rides as well?  Last year was such fun for so many people, some of them helping out for the first time, that I very much hope this year will be even bigger and better.  And entrance into the Inch will be free, once more. TERRIER FOUND Someone found a lost terrier (female) in the Car Park yesterday.  She is obviously a pet and used to all the comforts of home, so if you think she is yours, please ring o87 210 9871. CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT CLUB The results of the 25 Card Game held on Friday 1st June are as follows: Winners, with 10 Games:  Brigid Condon & Mary English (Barnora); Peg Reidy & Kitty Slattery;   Vera O’Connor & Breda Ryan;  Tom Burke & Bob Condon.  The Lucky Table winners were:  Ann Hanrahan & Maureen Maher; Chichi Caplice & Ciss O’Neill, and the Raffle was won by  Margaret Quinlan & Joe Ahern. The next game will be held this Friday, 8th June, and all are very welcome to the Catherine McAuley Room.  CAHIR YOUTH CLUB Members would like to wish lots of luck to all the past and present members who are sitting their upcoming exams. The Youth Club is now finished until September, and everyone is wished a safe and enjoyable summer holiday. THE BELL RE-OPENS Last Friday The Bell re-opened its doors after a total renovation.  What a pity that I was still suffering from the dread virus, as drinks for the first two nights were at 1993 prices, to celebrate the original opening of the pub in that year!  Mattie McGrath TD did the honours on Friday, and I gather from friends that the place was mobbed on both nights. Bed and Breakfast is now available on the premises, on the top two floors, known as The Loft – www.bell-loft.ie The new Chef, Vanessa McGrath, started cooking evening meals on Tuesday from 5 to 8:30pm and Sunday Lunches will begin this coming Sunday. Must pop in one evening – I have missed the pub grub. CAHIR MACRA The AGM of Cahir Macra was held on 14th May.  After two years of service the sitting Chair and Secretary stood down and new officers were elected.  Members send the best of luck to Ger (Chair) and Thomas (Secretary) and huge thanks to John and Leah for their efforts and work over the past two years. A summer programme for the Club will be issued shortly.  All members are asked for their ideas regarding a funky raft for the Raft Race being held in June. Everyone is welcome, and if you’re up for a bit of fun and plenty of laughs, contact Leah on 087 798 1213. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO €5,200 is the total going on to the Jackpot this week, as no-one had numbers 4, 5, 15 and 21 last Wednesday. Tom Burke witnessed the Draw, and the give Lucky Dip winners, each of whom received €30, were Tom & Helen Barrett, Beechpark; Kathleen McNamara, Marlfield, Clonmel;  Michael & Joan Kelly, Knockgraffon;  Fiona Lewis, Ballyknockane, Clogheen;  Eddie Mason, Ballyvera, Ardfinnan. Tickets can be purchased up to the last minute, which is noon on Wednesday, from the Business & Training Centre.  All the profits go to the Duneske Leisure  Complex. NEWS FROM THE COLÁISTE The Coláiste Dun Iscaigh Leaving Certificate Students celebrated with their Graduation Mass in the Coláiste.  Fr Knight officiated over proceedings, which has been organized by Ms Aoife Morrissey.  The music was arranged and conducted by Ms Sarah O’Leary. The students’ address was delivered by Ger Halley. In his witty speech, he paid particular tribute to Mrs Mary Finnegan-Burke and wished her well from her illness. In reply, Mr Butler wished to students well in their exams and in their future lives outside the Coláiste.  He also thanked the class for their courtesy and hard work over their time there. Transition Year Graduation Night took place on 22nd May in the College Hall.  Ms Joanne Trehy, Transition Year Co-Ordinator, welcome students, parents, teachers, management and guests. She also wished Mrs Finnegan Burke, Principal, a speedy recovery following her recent illness. Ms Trehy explained the rationale behind Transition Year and the benefits acquired by the students. Mr Seamus Lahart showed a very entertaining selection of slides which highlighted activities throughout the year. Outlines were given of the various modules undertaken by students.  Mrs Patsy McGuirk spoke about the Radio/Broadcasting Module that she gave with mr Martin Quinn.  This year’s programme was compiled by students in Irish.  The programme, which has been entered for a national competition on the subject of alcohol abuse, featured interviews with representatives from: Aisiri; Garda Noel Glavin from Cahir Garda Station;  Dr Edddie Harty;  Mr Niall Toibin and a reformed alcoholic. The “Public Access to Law” course was given by barrister Mr Ronan Hogan. Niall O’Donnell was presented with a law dictionary in acknowledgement of the high marks he achieved in the exams for this module. First Aid Certificates were presented by Ms Dolores Fahey. The Course was also presented by Mr Eddie Cooney. Ms Trehy spoke about students’ participation in work experience and employers were thanked for their co-operation. Sgt Peter Butler thanked students for their participation in the Public Speaking and Care of the Elderly courses that he gave in the College. Mr Lahart commended Mr Michael Gleeson on his Car Maintenance demonstration. Ms Trehy complimented Edith Carroll and Ann-Marie Casey, and their teacher Ms Anne Lohan, on their achievement in winning a National Essay Competition which gained them a trip to EU Headquarters in Brussels. Mr Francis McCormack gave a surprise presentation to the students – a black-and-white film featuring Eddie Kendrick and Shane Fox. Transition Year Certificates were presented. The award for the Best Contribution to Transition Year went to Ann-Marie Casey and the award for the Most Improved Student went to Esther Wills… Mr Paul Butler, Deputy Principal, congratulated the students and outlined the enormous benefits acquired by TY students. He paid tribute to the tremendous dedication of Ms Trehy and thanked teachers and people drawn from the wider community, who helped to make this year such a success. Students made a presentation to Ms Trehy, and, under the guidance of Ms Marian O’Mahony, provided refreshments for guests. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Change is inevitable, except from vending machines. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand. Eagles may sore, but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines. Why do psychics have to ask you for your name? Inside every older person is a younger person wondering “What the heck happened?” CAHIR LADIES GEALIC FOOTBALL CLUB U/14's The U/14's had a hard earned victory over Emly on a scoreline of 4-7 to 3-3.  Emly put it up to the Cahir girls but in the last 10 mins Cahir secured victory.  They now play Mullinahone on this Thursday night in Mullinahone.  U/12's Community Games THe U/12 girls played Ballyporeen in the Final at Semple Stadium.  This was Cahir's fourth year in a row to reach the Final and the girls were really determined to pull it off.  The girls started well and popped over a couple of points which settled them down.  things then really started to flow for the Cahir girls but the scoreline does not show the true reflection of hte Ballyporeen team.  we wish them hte best of luck in the rest of the Munsters. Team:  Aoife Corcoran (2-0), Caoimhe Hickey, Emma Corcoran, Aoife O'Brien, Carol Casey, Emma Buckley, Lorna McEniry (2-1), Aishling Armitage, Aishling McCarthy (1-3), Keely Halpin, Kirsty Downey (1-3), Roisin Costigan, Eadaoin O'Gorman, Roisin Howard (0-4), Emer Harris, Aishling Moloney, Aoibheann Moloney. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB Our U12 girls were very busy people in the week just past what with two championship games, one against Moyle Rovers in Duneske on Tuesday May 29th and then in Carrick On Suir against Carrig Swan on the following Thursday evening. With two comprehensive wins under their belt from both these matches it will hopefully give these young girls plenty of confidence in themselves in their forthcoming games. The overall standard of their game has really improved and  the less experienced players are making valuable contributions to the game. Each player gave all that was asked of them and indeed the future of our club looks very bright indeed. Our Lady of Mercy Primary school's U13 team also had a convincing win over NewInn on Wednesday evening last. The U 10 team made their way to NewInn to partake in the Festival Blitz on Sunday last and while the weather to start off with may not have been the most desirable, the sun eventually broke through the clouds while Cahir and Thurles were playing the final. Again we saw great commitment from this very young team and while the result of the game itself was a draw, Thurles emerged victorious with the winners being decided upon by goal deferential. The girls were not a bit disappointed and all really enjoyed themselves and gained valuable experience from the games they played during the day. We take this opportunity to thank NewInn for their kind invitation and  hospitality to us.Our very best wishes go to our young player Ashling Moloney who is not feeling to well at the minute, we all hope to see her back in action soon. The U12 team will be out iagain on Tuesday evening  when they take on Brian Borus in Clogheen. So no rest for all the parents who are so good to come along with the team, we all really appreciate the effort and the time that you put in.   READERS’ NEWS & VIEWS …  are always welcome at 10 Market Yard  086 840 5020 and at the e-mail address above.  Copy day is Monday, so please contact me as early as possible.